Kuching: Sarawak must look to international best practices to mitigate the growing impact of climate change on its agriculture sector, said state Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. He stated that while the impact of global warming or climate change might not be controlled in its entirety, Sarawak must tap into the experiences of countries like Brazil, China, and India, which have made strides in managing climate-related agricultural challenges.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Rundi emphasized the importance of engaging in global networking and learning from the successful strategies of other nations, particularly those in tropical and equatorial zones. He addressed these points during a press conference following his ministerial winding-up speech at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly.

Dr Rundi noted that Sarawak has already begun to feel the brunt of climate change, with recent natural disasters, such as floods, affecting the agricultural community in the state. He acknowledged the inevitable impact of climate change, stating, "Like it or not, we will be affected by the changing of climate. That is climate change." He further highlighted that diseases, viruses, and pests would also pose challenges to the agriculture sector.